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Celebrate North Carolina as we "Spring into Summer" during the 6th annual Got to be NC Festival, May 16-18! Come enjoy a mix of food, music, carnival rides and games, antique farm equipment and grandstand entertainment. And best of all, gate admission is free for all ages! Come sample and buy food, beer and wine […]
Looking to extend their 19 home game unbeaten streak, the Carolina RailHawks will host the Tampa Bay Rowdies at WakeMed Soccer Park. The Carolina RailHawks will match up against the Tampa Bay Rowdies at home on Saturday, May 31 at 7:30 p.m. Live music will be provided by ReverbNation.com prior to the match. Tickets range […]
Featuring over 200 teapots by more than 160 of America's most accomplished craftspeople. The range is vast including traditional, contemporary, functional, conceptual, and whimsical teapots of pottery, wood, glass, metal, fiber, and mixed media. Visit us at www.cedarcreekgallery.com for specific days and times. Friday, June 6, 2014 from 6 pm - 10 pm (Opening Night) […]
Downtown Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo is a free admission event that is open to the public. (Although dogs are requested not to attend). 2014 Food Truck Rodeo Dates Sunday, May 4th - 1pm to 6pm Sunday, June 8 - 1pm to 6pm Sunday, August 10th - 4pm to 9pm Sunday, October 12 - 1pm - […]
The Triangle Race for the Cure® will be held Saturday, June 14, 2014 at Meredith College in Raleigh, North Carolina. The event raises funds and awareness for local breast cancer programs and breast cancer research. The Race is a 5K (3.1 miles). 90% of our registrants choose to walk rather than run the 5K. We […]
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The Carolina RailHawks will take on MLS team Chivas USA in the 4th round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. The RailHawks will match up against Chivas USA on Saturday, June 14, at 8:00 p.m. If the RailHawks defeat Chivas, they will host the L.A. Galaxy/Arizona United winner. Live music will be provided by […]
As the United States Men’s National Team kicks off their 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, the Carolina RailHawks, Town of Cary and Backyard Bistro will host North Carolina’s Best World Cup Watch Party at WakeMed Soccer Park. This event, presented by McDonald’s, will take place on Monday, June 16, at 6:00 p.m. The Watch […]
Raleigh Classic Car Auction at the N.C. State Fairgrounds This auction will come from private collections offering more than 250 vintage vehicles. You may preview the cars on Friday, June 20 from 8 a.m. to 10 am. Auction time on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Adult $10 per day or $15 […]
When the United States Men’s National Team finishes group play in the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil against Germany on Thursday, June 26th at 12 p.m., the Town of Cary, Carolina RailHawks and Backyard Bistro will host a Watch Party at WakeMed Soccer Park. Over 1,800 fans attended the Watch Party that saw the […]
The United States Men’s National Team takes on Belgium on Tuesday, July 1st at 4:00 pm in the Round of 16 at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. The Town of Cary, Carolina RailHawks and Backyard Bistro will host a World Cup Watch Party at WakeMed Soccer Park. The Watch Party will display the […]
The Joel Lane Museum House, “The Birthplace of Raleigh,” will sponsor its 23nd annual Independence Day Open House on Thursday, July 4, 2013 from 11:00 am to 4 p.m. Admission is free, and donations are requested. Colonel Lane was a founding father of North Carolina’s capital city and an officer in the Wake County militia […]
The Carolina RailHawks will take on two-time Liga MX Champion, Puebla F.C., on Sunday, July 6, at 4:00 p.m. Last year’s match against Puebla was postponed due to the eruption of the Popocatepetl Volcano, which disallowed travel out of Mexico City Airport in early July. The RailHawks are thrilled to welcome Puebla for what is […]
Kicking off their 2014 fall season, the Carolina RailHawks will host Indy Eleven at WakeMed Soccer Park on July 12, at 7:30 p.m. After an intense summer schedule and great play in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, the RailHawks are looking to extend their current streak of success against Indy Eleven with a season […]
